Hours: Vacancy One: 37 hours (all year round) – working on an 8am to 6pm shift pattern
Vacancy Two: 37 hours (term time only) – working on an 8am to 6pm shift pattern
Contract: Permanent
Are you interested in a career in childcare? Little Owls nurseries are currently recruiting for nursery assistants.
Little Owls is a great place to progress in your childcare career and many of our nursery assistants move on to become managers. We support staff to learn and progress by offering regular training.
We are committed to the ambition of Child Friendly Leeds. We want Leeds to be a city where all children are safe, happy and healthy, do well at school, fulfil their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence.
About the role
As a nursery assistant based in one of our Little Owls nurseries you will be part of a great team and will deliver a high standard of care which meets the individual needs of the children. It is rewarding work, as well as energetic and at times challenging.
You will:
* Provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families.
* Observe and monitor children’s development and contribute to reports of their progress.
* Liaise with and provide professional advice to parents, social workers and health visitors.
About you:
We are looking for qualified, enthusiastic, adaptable candidates with personal qualities to care for and develop young children. You must have:
* Excellent communication and listening skills.
* Ability to safeguard and motivate children and sustain their interest in play activities.
* Ability to write reports and plans to document children’s learning, development and wellbeing to the required standard.
We expect the following experience and qualifications:
* Minimum of level 2 qualification in childcare.
How to apply
Apply for this job online. Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact us.
Applications received are assessed for shortlisting every two weeks. We hold interview panels regularly to fill ongoing vacancies in our nurseries.
Job Description
Job purpose
Under the general direction of the Manager and senior staff, the Nursery Assistant role is to work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care which meets the individual needs of the children. To make and maintain positive relationships with the children and to safely meet the physical care and management needs of children.
Responsibilities
* To provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families.
* To provide a broad and balanced Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum that will meet the requirements of the relevant national and local standards.
* To observe and monitor children’s development and contribute to written reports of their progress.
* To maintain client confidentiality.
* To liaise with and provide professional advice to, parents, social workers and health visitors involved with a child and their family.
* To report any injury or accident, ensuring that health and safety of the individual is maintained.
* To understand and operate the policies and procedures for the administration of medication including accurately recording and verifying drug sheets.
* To report any suspicious or suspected non-accidental injury to follow and comply with Departmental Child Protection Procedures.
* To support student placements.
* To provide interesting and appropriate educational visits for children and families.
* To take responsibility for a group of children during any building evacuation.
* To participate in and provide training and development activities as necessary.
* To comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council policies, procedures and staff instructions.
* To actively promote and support Leeds City Council's Policies on Equal Opportunities.
Qualifications
It is an essential requirement of this post that the post holder should hold a minimum of a relevant Level 2 qualification as defined by the Sector Skills Council for Childcare.
Personal specification
Essential requirements: The candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities.
Skills required
* Able to communicate with a wide range of people.
* Ability to safeguard children and support them to develop their resilience.
* Able to motivate children through positive role modelling.
* Able to work as part of a team.
* Able to write reports and plans to document children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
* Able to observe, record and monitor children’s development.
* Able to work in partnership with parents and carers.
* Able to support the development of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
* Able to complete risk assessments.
* A flexible approach to working hours.
Knowledge required
* A minimum of a relevant Level 2 qualification.
* GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
* Knowledge of current legislation, policy and guidance relating to the work of Sure Start Children’s Centres.
* Current knowledge of practices to safeguard children.
Experience required
* Experience of working with children and/or families.
* Experience of work in a nursery or childcare environment.
* Experience of teamwork.
* Experience of planning and organising play experiences for children.
Behavioural and other characteristics required
* Committed to continuous improvement.
* Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
* Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
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